MEDIA ADVISORY: JOSH ‘CHIP’ LARKIN WINS FORMULA E’S SECOND EDITION OF EVO SESSIONS WITH JAGUAR TCS RACING IN JEDDAH, 15 FEBRUARY 2026

16 February 2026

Jaguar TCS Racing enjoyed a standout day at the 2026 EVO Sessions in Jeddah, supporting a grid of global creators as they took on the formidable GEN3 Evo around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Fresh from a successful double‑header race weekend, the Jaguar TCS Racing team returned to the paddock to guide the Señor Frogs squad leader ‑ Josh ‘Chip’ Larkin ‑ through a packed schedule of qualifying laps and head‑to‑head Duels.

  • Jaguar TCS Racing took part in the second edition of EVO Sessions, a Formula E event designed to test 10 content creators from around the world in their ability to train and drive like a professional Formula E driver.
  • The event took place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the day after the Jeddah E‑Prix double‑header ‑ where Jaguar TCS Racing took home a race win and an additional third‑place finish.
  • Josh ‘Chip’ Larkin partnered with Jaguar TCS Racing for the event, where he had successful and clean running throughout the day, ultimately taking home the first‑place trophy from the event.

After a composed qualifying run that placed him comfortably inside the top eight, he advanced through the quarter‑finals and semi‑finals with sharp, confident laps that showcased both his natural feel for the car and the preparation put in alongside Jaguar TCS Racing engineers. His run to the final made him one of the standout competitors of the day, earning huge support from fans watching live online.

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In the last on‑track showdown, Chip went head‑to‑head with fellow Señor Frogs teammate Ethan ‘Behzinga’ Payne in one final decider ‑ guaranteeing the overall team victory while beating Behzinga to the top step. 

Jaguar TCS Racing will return to racing next month for Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the inaugural Madrid E‑Prix (21 March). 

Further information

Holly Webb, Senior Communications Officer, Jaguar TCS Racing 
Tel: +44 (0)77822 851577 
Email: hwebb7@jaguarlandrover.com 
 
Montana Wright, Global PR & Communications Manager, Jaguar TCS Racing    
Tel: +44 (0)7384 532524  
Email: montanawright@jaguarlandrover.com   
 

Notes to Editors

ABOUT JAGUAR TCS RACING   

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first luxury manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship.    

Since then, Jaguar TCS Racing has taken more than 20 race victories and over 50 podium finishes in Formula E, and secured the ABB FIA Formula E Teams’ World Championship and Manufacturer’s Trophy in 2024 – Jaguar’s first World Championship win since 1991.   
   
Last season, competing in the all‑new GEN3 Evo era, Jaguar TCS Racing debuted its most advanced and efficient Formula E race car – the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – and took six race wins across the 2024/25 campaign. This is the most victories the British team has taken across a single season since joining the championship nine years ago.   

Jaguar TCS Racing has a new driver pairing for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season. Mitch Evans – who has taken the joint‑highest number of victories in Formula E history whilst driving with Jaguar – will team up with Season 6 Formula E champion António Félix da Costa for the forthcoming campaign. The British team will be led by new Team Principal Ian James, who has previously overseen two Drivers’ and Teams’ ABB FIA Formula E World Championship victories for the Mercedes‑EQ Formula E Team and led NEOM McLaren to their historic first Formula E win in 2024. 

Jaguar TCS Racing have also confirmed a long‑term commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship by signing to participate in the GEN4 era, set to commence in 2026 and running through seasons 13‑16.    
   
Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The 2025/26 World Championship will see many events take place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including, São Paulo, Jeddah, Tokyo and Monaco. Additional new venues include Miami and Madrid, with the season finale again set to play out across a double‑header race weekend in London.    

As an official manufacturer team in Formula E, Jaguar TCS Racing designs its own powertrain, which includes the motor generator unit, transmission, inverter, and rear suspension. Jaguar, via its long‑term Formula E technical partner Fortescue Zero, will also supply Envision Racing with its powertrain for the GEN3 Evo era.    

To control costs, the carbon fibre chassis and battery are common components and the same for all teams. This allows the focus to be on developing efficient and lightweight electric vehicle powertrains which will improve the performance and range of future JLR electric vehicles.    

Formula E remains a key priority for JLR and the company’s Reimagine strategy. As the premier all‑electric world championship, Formula E allows the team to test and develop new electric vehicle technologies in a high‑performance environment. It continues to be the test bed for the team’s Race to Innovate mission that will see Race to Road and Road to Race learnings that will help shape Jaguar’s all‑electric future.    

Through our Race to Inspire mission, Jaguar TCS Racing are committed to inspiring the future generation by using the race programme to create a positive impact on our planet and the communities in which we race. From competing in the world’s first net zero carbon race car to supporting and training the next generation of engineers and motorsport professionals.    

For more information, visit https://media.jaguarracing.com/   
 

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